Education

Comcast has stepped in to bridge America’s digital divide during the Covid-19 pandemic. A local educator urges the FCC to make all cable companies do the same so all children can learn virtually

The lessons one mom hopes her children take from this time have nothing to do with school

A Swarthmore professor pens an open letter to Philadelphia teachers—heroes today even more than usual

Nominate them for Integrity Icon, and let the whole city celebrate them for going above and beyond their job

At the Wilmington event, hundreds of students get on-the-spot admissions and scholarships to attend historically black colleges. Philly’s high schoolers could use the same chance

Legendary educator and activist Geoffrey Canada on how to move the needle on poverty and equity

The governor has proposed funds for education and transportation. Philly 3.0’s engagement director on why that’s good for the city.

Without pay or accountability to citizens, this WURD host wonders, how can we really expect school board members to solve what ails the struggling system?

A longtime educator/activist bemoans the dilemma of progressive cities like Philly, where everyone progresses, except for Black and Brown children.

Philly schools are toxic, underperforming and mismanaged. When, WURD’s afternoon host wonders, is someone going to take responsibility?